Federal Investigation Into Torrington P.O. Done; Details Expected Soon
TORRINGTON– It’s a wrap, for now. And the details of a federal probe into Torrington’s Post Office will be made public soon. More: continued here
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Royal Mail delivery plan cleared
Regulators have given the go-ahead for Royal Mail to press ahead with a scheme to deliver post to neighbours if people are not at home. More: continued here
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‘Nemesis’ electric car breaks UK land-speed record – BBC News
BBC News 'Nemesis' electric car breaks UK land-speed recordBBC NewsThe Nemesis, a heavily-modified Lotus Exige which was originally bought off eBay, clocked an average speed of 148mph (239km/h). The car was designed and built by a team of British motorsport engineers in Norfolk, and driven by estate agent Nick Ponting …'New speed record' set for…
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Gun held to post office boss’s head – This Is Lancashire
Gun held to post office boss's headThis Is LancashireHamid Dor was working at Brandlesholme Road Post Office in Bury at 12.15pm on Saturday when two men burst in through the front door, one brandishing a silver handgun. The gunman pointed the weapon at Mr Dor and ordered him to let them pass to the …and…
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Go-ahead for next-door post plan
A scheme to deliver post to a neighbour if no-one is at home is given the green light by the regulator Ofcom following a trial. More: continued here
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Fatal collision woman named – Blackpool Gazette
Blackpool Gazette Fatal collision woman namedBlackpool GazetteAudrey Rimmer, 77, was involved in a collision with the Royal Mail Ford Transit van in the car park of the Lemon Tree Court apartment complex, off New Road, Squires Gate. Mrs Rimmer, was a resident at the complex, which lies at the junction of Squires … More: continued…
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Stamps celebrate Floral Guernsey’s 20th anniversary – BBC News
BBC News Stamps celebrate Floral Guernsey's 20th anniversaryBBC NewsA set of stamps, featuring a specially bred daffodil, will mark the 20th anniversary of Floral Guernsey. Horticulturist Rae Beckwith created the daffodil as part of the celebrations. The group, which organises floral and environmental events, was the … More: continued here
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Royal Mail next-door delivery scheme given the go-ahead – BBC News
BBC News Royal Mail next-door delivery scheme given the go-aheadBBC NewsA scheme that will see post left with a neighbour if no-one is at home has been given the green light by the regulator Ofcom following a trial. Royal Mail will now extend the initiative to millions of homes around the country. The postal group…
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Posties ready to deliver on TV Choir show – South West Business
Posties ready to deliver on TV Choir showSouth West BusinessJoining a choir drawn from Royal Mail sorting offices around the South West, they completed months of singing practice with celebrated choirmaster Gareth Malone. The results will be broadcast tonight at 9pm on BBC2 series The Choir: Sing While You Work.Gareth Malone back in Leicester at…
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Found at last – Letters that lay in Birmingham postbox for 23 YEARS – Birmingham Mail
Found at last – Letters that lay in Birmingham postbox for 23 YEARSBirmingham Mail“With the greatest will in the world,” said a spokesman, “we're not in the mail delivery business. “For security reasons, there haven't been mailboxes at stations for years, but we don't know when postmen stopped emptying this one.” Royal Mail is ……